South Africa: Investment
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The most recent value is 261.26 billion South African Rand as of Q1 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 271.76 billion South African Rand. Historically, the average for South Africa from Q1 1993 to Q1 2026 is 130.39 billion South African Rand. The minimum of 16.67 billion South African Rand was recorded in Q1 1993, while the maximum of 272.23 billion South African Rand was reached in Q3 2024.
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- Measure: billion South African Rand
- Source: OECD
| Recent values | South Africa: Investment, billion currency units |
|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 261.26 |
| 2025 Q4 | 271.76 |
| 2025 Q3 | 270.92 |
| 2025 Q2 | 256.67 |
| 2025 Q1 | 261.24 |
| 2024 Q4 | 270.71 |
| 2024 Q3 | 272.23 |
| 2024 Q2 | 261.16 |
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Definition: Gross fixed capital formation including land improvements; plant, machinery, and equipment purchases; and the construction of roads, railways, and the like, including schools, offices, hospitals, private residential dwellings, and commercial and industrial buildings.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital investment, percent of GDP | 13.87 | 2025 | percent |
| Capital investment, in dollars | 56.44 | 2024 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Household consumption, percent of GDP | 64.64 | 2024 | percent |
| Household consumption, in dollars | 259.30 | 2024 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Household consumption | 1,238.17 | Q1/2026 | billion |
| Consumption as percent of GDP | 63.88 | Q1/2026 | percent |
| Consumption growth | 4.47 | Q1/2026 | percent |
| Investment | 261.26 | Q1/2026 | billion |
| Investment as percent of GDP | 13.48 | Q1/2026 | percent |
| Investment growth | 0.01 | Q1/2026 | percent |